Objective: There has been a steady rise in research characterizing executive functioning
(EF) impairments in autistic individuals but limited research investigating EF strengths. This …

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often show limited empathy (poor
recognition of others' emotions) and high alexithymia (poor recognition of own emotions and …

Fears and social ties have been frequently discussed during the COVID-19 pandemic;
however, it is still insufficiently examined how people have developed or mitigated social …

Background Self/other distinction (SOD), which refers to the ability to distinguish one's own
body, actions, and mental representations from those of others, is an essential skill for …

Background The positive psychology and neurodiversity movements both aim to promote
and improve wellbeing through strengths-based approaches. However, little is known about …

Social-anxiety disorder involves a fear of embarrassing oneself in the presence of others.
Taijin-kyofusho (TKS), a subtype common in East Asia, additionally includes a fear of …

Intergroup bias, which is the tendency to behave more positively toward an in‐group
member than toward an out‐group member, is pervasive in real life. In particular, intergroup …

People make flexible decisions across a wide range of contexts to resolve social or moral
conflicts. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently report difficulties in …

People are often influenced by past costs in their current decision-making, thus succumbing
to a well-known bias recognized as the sunk cost effect. A recent study showed that the sunk …

Self-other distinction is a crucial aspect of social cognition, as it allows us to differentiate our
own mental and emotional states from those of others. Research suggests that this ability …